CUBE KATHMANDU SL Trapeze 2021
2021 Urban
Estimate price |
2,121$
Weight | 15.1 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 65mm -
Fork RockShox Paragon Gold RL
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Groupset XT -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
160cm - 172cm
MD
166cm - 179cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminium Superlite Trekking Comfort IC 2.0 Double Butted
Suspension Fork
RockShox Paragon Gold Fast Black, 65mm, Lockout
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-T8000, 10-Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT FD-T8000, Top Swing, 31.8mm
Shift Levers
Shimano XT SL-T8000
Cassette
Shimano CS-M771, 11-34T
Crank
Shimano XT FC-T8000, Hollowtech II, 48x36x26T, 175mm, Integrated BB, Chainguard
Bottom Bracket
BSA, 73mm, threaded
Chain
Shimano CN-HG95
Pedals
ACID PP Trekking
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano DH-UR700-3D, Hub Dynamo, QR, Centerlock
Rear Hub
Shimano XT FH-M8000, QR, Centerlock
Rims
CUBE EX21, 32H, Disc, Tubeless Ready
Tires
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial, Kevlar, 47-622
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT BL-T8000 (180/160)
Cockpit
Stem
CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm
Handlebar
CUBE Comfort Trail Bar, 660mm
Grips
Natural Fit Comfort
Headset
VP Semi-Integrated, 1 1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Natural Fit Sequence + Comfort
Seatpost
CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.72 mm | 1.66 mm | 1.73 mm |
| Front Center | 620 mm | 629 mm | 645 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Trail | 79 mm | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Stack | 623 mm | 626 mm | 659 mm |
| Reach | 362 mm | 376 mm | 381 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 555 mm | 570 mm | 585 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 460 mm | 500 mm | 540 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 150 mm | 150 mm | 185 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050 mm | 1059 mm | 1075 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 545 mm | 541 mm | 582 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 160 cm | 166 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm |
About this model
KATHMANDU SL Trapeze completes the Cube Kathmandu model. CUBE released 33 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cube Kathmandu bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
CUBE KATHMANDU PRO 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1114$. On the other hand, CUBE KATHMANDU SL Trapeze 2021, is the most expensive and costs 1963$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Hybrid bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Hybrid bike that is reliable is 562$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Hybrid bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1963$. If we compare this with the average Hybrid bike cost we notice that the price is 249.29% higher.
Hybrid bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Hybrid bike is 13.85 kg (30.53 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
CUBE KATHMANDU SL Trapeze it’s weighing 15.1 kg (33.29 lbs). At this weight, is a bit heavier than average. In other words, this model is 9.03% heavier than the average Hybrid bike.
KATHMANDU SL Trapeze components
Fork
CUBE KATHMANDU SL Trapeze 2021 bike is equipped with the RockShox Paragon Gold RL fork, and has 65mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on KATHMANDU SL Trapeze are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. CUBE KATHMANDU SL Trapeze has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
CUBE KATHMANDU SL Trapeze bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 151 cm – 179 cm (4.95 ft – 5.87 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.